Resources

The latest guidance, tips and insights from leading HR experts.

Hiring & onboarding

The ins and outs of finding the best talent and getting them up to speed.
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Seasonal hiring: Best practices for Australian employers
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What to include in a job description
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Why employee onboarding matters (and how to get it right in 2025)
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Performance reviews

How to bring out the best in your people, strengthen the employment relationship and boost achievement.
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Why performance reviews are important
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Tips for turning underperforming employees around
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Performance reviews: Frequently asked questions
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Disciplinary & issues management

Tips for dealing with difficult employees, and managing end of employment
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How to have difficult conversations at work
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Silent firing: The subtle way employers push employees to quit
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Managing employees' social media activity
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Remuneration & employee retention

How to motivate your employees and increase productivity.
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10 proven strategies for motivating employees
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Why pay and performance reviews should be kept separate
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How to help employees with post-holiday blues
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Restructuring & redundancy

Best practice advice on how to make changes to your business.
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Restructuring to get rid of an employee
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Building a case for restructuring your business
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Common mistakes when restructuring
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Payroll & leave management

A good look at managing leave and payroll and ways your business can make both processes easier and more accurate.
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5 reasons why leave management is important in 2025
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The benefits of taking annual leave
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Sick leave: Frequently asked questions
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HR compliance & employment law

Stay on the right side of Australian employment law with best practice tips from HR experts.
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Why every business needs an AI in the workplace policy
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Managing workplace sexual harassment: A guide for Queensland employers
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New Year law and award changes
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The latest SME insights

Keep your finger on the pulse of the people challenges faced by SMEs across Aotearoa.
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Announcing the smarter MyHR platform
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Small business checklist: Setting yourself up for success in 2025
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Optimise your operations with MyHR
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